Finding the right gift for someone close to you who is going through chemotherapy or alopecia isn't easy: you want to be present without being heavy, useful without seeming like you're the one solving it. Here are some measured ideas.

A soft turban (or two)

The most practical gift. Choose natural, non-scratchy fabrics — cotton, bamboo, viscose jersey for daytime; silk velvet or light cashmere for occasions. Two simple turbans in neutral colours beat one elaborate one: they alternate and they wash.

On sizing: if you don't know the head circumference, choose a stretch jersey style that adapts. Or give a gift card and let her choose — including a made-to-measure size.

A beautiful silk scarf

Not "for a patient": a printed silk scarf she'd wear anyway, and can knot in her hair or at the neck in the meantime. A gift that doesn't reference the illness.

A brooch or a flower

Small, pins onto a turban, a jacket, a bag. Adds a personal touch and shifts the focus.

What to avoid

Hospital-style caps, "care package" kits, anything marked as a product for patients. And don't give a wig unless she's asked — it's a very personal choice.

How it works with us

Our turbans are hand-made in Italy, made to order, and can be made to measure. For advice on what to choose, or a gift card with a custom size included, write to us.